GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
It is argued that unchecked and rampant exercise of the power to insert laws in the Ninth Schedule results in undermining of constitutional supremacy and creation of parliamentary hegemony. Do you agree? Justify your stand with logical arguments.
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Syllabus: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
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